"I think it speaks for itself," said the tight end, one of four fifth-year seniors on the team. "This senior class, together -- fifth-year, fourth-year guys -- we've had a great run so far. And we're trying to finish this one out strong. For each other, for this team, and for Coach (Nick) Saban."

Williams was part of the heralded 2008 signing class.

"People argue that it's one of the greatest classes of all time," he said. "You have like seven or eight first-rounders in that class alone.

"None of us knew it coming in, but we all came in with the same attitude of winning and changing the culture around this place. And we did that. Some of them are already reaping the benefits of it and we're trying to get to the same place they at. So overall it's a great class and we're trying to finish it up for the fifth year people that's left."

What was it like when members of that class first assembled and sized each other up?

In this video, see and hear Williams' answer.

Read about the senior class here. And see and hear what Saban has to say about this class here.